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Lewis & Clark - PBS
Grades
6 to 12
tag(s): explorers (65), lewis and clark (17)
In the Classroom
Such a great site! Use this site as a resource for anything and everything concerning Lewis and Clark. Use the interactive map over the projector to show students how far their travels extended, as well as to show the growing size of the United States at that time. There is also an interactive story that could be used as a learning center, primary sources that could be used in discussion, and various other activity ideas on this site. US history teachers will appreciate this one!You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Voyages of Discovery
Grades
6 to 12In the Classroom
Use the site as an activator for a unit on Charles Darwin and the theory of Evolution he eventually published and made famous. The images, maps and quick bio would work well on the interactive whiteboard to serve as a guide for a lecture OR would be a great learning center or station. Save this site as a favorite and use it in your own classroom!Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Australia - Beyond the Fatal Shore - PBS
Grades
9 to 12In the Classroom
Use the interactive timeline on this site to provide a brief overview of Australia's beginnings and its' development into a nation. Introduce the timeline on the interactive whiteboard or projector, using it as a introductory activity about Australia. This could be a great starter activity - as students are coming in, have them read the timeline and reflect on what they see. Teachers can target student interest with a question about the timeline or let them respond freely.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Historic American Maps - Library of Congress
Grades
4 to 12In the Classroom
Teachers will probably want to suggest which maps are most useful.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Canada and the Hudson's Bay Company - Canadiana
Grades
4 to 12In the Classroom
Take advantage of the free lesson plans on this site! All would benefit a US history course, grades 6-12.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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State of Alabama - Alabama.gov
Grades
4 to 12tag(s): states (142)
In the Classroom
Share this site with students researching information for state reports. Rather than having students create traditional reports, replace these by making them online! Use PicLits, reviewed here. Take student learning a step further by modifing and having students use a tool such as Zeemaps, reviewed here. This site allows students to create audio recordings AND choose a location on a map (Alabama) where the report takes place. Explore the site with students when learning about different states, ask students to tell what they know then compare to information provided on the site.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Amazon River Dolphins - Virtual Explorers
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): amazon (9)
In the Classroom
Try the TeachersFirst interactive Biomes of the World Unit to get your students involved and engaged with their own research. Have them work alone or with a partner on laptops or in a lab.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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